Peruvian Chicken Gallina
A traditional Peruvian dish featuring chicken cooked in a zesty gallina sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ●2 aji amarillo pepper
- ●1 medium onion
- ●3 cloves garlic
- ●1 cup zesty gallina sauce
- ●1 cup chicken broth
- ●1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and set aside.
- 6
In the same skillet, add the onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 7
Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 8
Add the aji amarillo pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 9
Add the zesty gallina sauce and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- 10
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- 11
Pour the sauce over the chicken in the baking dish.
- 12
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 13
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the sauce is caramelized.
- 14
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.